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Volkswagen Amarok

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V40 ALJMOT history

V40 ALJ is a brown diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

V40 ALJ brown Volkswagen Amarok – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,769 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Amarok
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ALJ was last recorded at 102,769 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 3,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,431 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,338 miles
Average per year
6,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,769 miles
  • 2025 – 99,431 miles
  • 2024 – 96,767 miles
  • 2023 – 91,825 miles
  • 2022 – 88,583 miles
  • 2021 – 85,666 miles
  • 2020 – 81,303 miles
  • 2019 – 75,649 miles
  • 2018 – 66,546 miles
  • 2017 – 59,447 miles
  • 2016 – 45,311 miles
  • 2015 – 31,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,769 miles (+3,338)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,769 miles
    Test number
    183109420079
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass99,431 miles (+2,664)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    355959048947
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,767 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,767 miles
    Test number
    944604359677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    912820755809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,825 miles (+3,242)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    302565876024
    • DangerousCentral Prop shaft likely to become detached Bearing not bolted down (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass88,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    571529922277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,583 miles (+2,917)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    642572574794
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    704228885864
    • AdvisoryService illuminated on display
  9. Fail85,666 miles (+4,363)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    662805262014
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService illuminated on display
  10. Pass81,303 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    817451500559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,649 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    313803498553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    460793753433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,546 miles (+7,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    993044807475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass59,447 miles (+14,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    560608582215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  15. Pass45,311 miles (+13,757)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    856757632979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    971367025941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 ALJ

Does V40 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ALJ is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ALJ?
The MOT on V40 ALJ is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ALJ done?
V40 ALJ was recorded at 102,769 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,535 miles a year.
Has V40 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ALJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 ALJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V40 ALJ find?
V40 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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